Fall Inspirations

Here are some pretty features to get your diy and home decor inspiration going in the New Year. The websites are beneath each photo.

Whether you're a seasoned decorator or someone just beginning to explore the world of seasonal styling, autumn offers the perfect opportunity to create a space that feels both inviting and effortlessly elegant. From rich, earthy color palettes that mirror nature's own masterpiece to textures that beg to be touched, fall decorating is all about layering

Indian corn door hanger with knotted raffia.

Replaced summer flowers in hanging basket with this fall display

See a few great ways you can decorate your home with beautiful Indian corn this fall. #falldecor #Indiancorn #DIYdecor

I'm sure you've seen it. Pictures on the Internet or in magazines of 3 cobs of Indian corn tied together like a nice little hanging package. What could be easier? And in fact many sites

I always look forward to seeing Indian corn in the market and finding it in autumn decorations. Indian corn—in its range of hues from blue to deep maroon to oranges, golds, and yellows—extends the colors of the season long after the tree leaves have faded and been raked away. It is one of November’s icons, reminding us of the cultural and botanical history of the continent.“You call it corn; we call it maize.”Or so the 1970s TV ad for Mazola margarine told us.

Difficulty: Medium Supplies • 9 ears of dried flint corn - support your local farmer! • Paddle wire • Wire snips Instructions • Soak the dried corn husks in warm water for 1 minute. Remove excess water with a towel. • Wrap the end of the paddle wire tightly at the base of one piece of the corn husk of your first piece of corn. Do not cut the wire until you reach the last step. • Begin braiding the husks of your first ear of corn together with the husks from two additional ears...

Follow this easy guide on how to preserve leaves in wax and use them to make a beautiful gratitude tree. How to preserve leaves in wax Watch this video to see how to preserve leaves in wax and make a Gratitude Tree: Keep the beauty of autumn with you all year round by […]

Gingko leaves and branches have been an up-and-coming trend this year, and I’ve been seeing them all over the home decor scene this autumn. They’re also a part of my personal folklore, a tongue-in-cheek reminder of my college years. The gorgeous ginkgo trees that lined the main walkway of my university (the same place where...

I stole these leaves from someone last year, pressed them in a ridiculous spiral-bound Congressional book, dug them out 365-odd days later, and tied them up with sewing thread. Only, does it really count as "stealing" if they're on the sidewalk? They're just so pretty, those ginkgos. And rare. At least around here. Although I have to say, I'm not fond of the actual trees. A reader commented on this post, "Just make a little fall banner to hang from nail to nail and it will look like they are...